Chateau Duhart-Milon 2021

Château Lafite, along with l’Evangile and Rieussec, boasts a rich history. In 1962, Baron Eric de Rothschild acquired the estate after years of neglect, frequent ownership changes, and shrinking vineyards. With the Rothschilds’ resources and expertise, Duhart-Milon flourished, benefiting from its fine gravel soils and prime vineyard sites. Back in 1855, under the Casteja family (who also owned Château Batailley), it earned Fourth Growth status in the Bordeaux Classification and ranked among the largest estates in Pauillac. Situated west of Lafite on the Milon hillside, its 76 hectares are planted with 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot. While there’s no château on the property, the wines are crafted at the chai in Pauillac. Today, Eric Kohler and Christophe Congé manage the estate with the same meticulous attention as at Lafite.